Formal night on cruises-dress blues? - Travel, Leisure & Vacations

bb1982 · 10-13-2009, 10:40 PM

We are getting volun-told by my hubby's family to go on an Alaskan cruise next year.

I've never been on a cruise. The family has already decided we are doing at least two formal nights.

So my question is- has anyone been on a cruise where their s/o has worn their dress uniform? Or have you seen it done?

I know my DH is not going to be happy with the suggestion but it would really save us money if he didn't have to buy a suit. Plus, I love seeing him in his dress blues. They cost so freaking much, we may as well get some use out of them.

villanelle · 10-13-2009, 11:24 PM

I've never been on a cruise, but it sounds like a great idea to me. If you don't want to buy a suit, by sister recently mentioned that on the cruise she's going on ,their are tuxes available for rent. You might consider that if your DH really doesn't want to wear the Blues.

Honeybee · 10-13-2009, 11:25 PM

I've never seen anyone wear their dress uniforms.

The cruise I was on, the "formal night" for guys was just slacks and a button up.

It wasn't all that dressy.

bb1982 · 10-14-2009, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by Honeybee

I've never seen anyone wear their dress uniforms.

The cruise I was on, the "formal night" for guys was just slacks and a button up.

It wasn't all that dressy.

What cruise line were you on? We're going on Princess and were told that the formal nights are tuxedo formal.

ProudArmyWifeD · 10-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Yes, on our cruises for the formal nights DH has worn his dress blues. It is wonderful!

*skittles* · 10-14-2009, 08:38 AM

this is one reason why I'll never do a cruise lol

His*PITA* · 10-14-2009, 08:41 AM

As long as he is wearing it right and all the protocols that go along with that, then I dont see a problem with it.

SnowCrystal · 10-14-2009, 08:46 AM

My sister and parents went on an Alaskan Cruise... BIL did not wear his blues or his Mess Dress. Suit and tie is enough. Tuxes are not necessary.

We went on a Caribbean cruise, dh refused to wear his blues and was ok with a suit and tie.

ProudArmyWifeD · 10-14-2009, 09:17 AM

I agree, even on formal nights, black tie is not required. A suit will suffice. But if he enjoys wearing his dress blues, he can do so with pride.

LoveKiss · 10-14-2009, 09:21 AM

I saw 2 guys in dress uniforms on our cruise for formal night.

10-13-2009, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bb1982 just call me Brando Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: soon to be Kbay, Hawaii!! Posts: 1,706 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 31% Longevity: 12%	Formal night on cruises-dress blues? We are getting volun-told by my hubby's family to go on an Alaskan cruise next year. I've never been on a cruise. The family has already decided we are doing at least two formal nights. So my question is- has anyone been on a cruise where their s/o has worn their dress uniform? Or have you seen it done? I know my DH is not going to be happy with the suggestion but it would really save us money if he didn't have to buy a suit. Plus, I love seeing him in his dress blues. They cost so freaking much, we may as well get some use out of them.

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Honeybee Formerly hishoneybee Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 6,673 Blog Entries: 2 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 89% Longevity: 24%	I've never seen anyone wear their dress uniforms. The cruise I was on, the "formal night" for guys was just slacks and a button up. It wasn't all that dressy. __________________ I my wifeys: Thatonehotnurse & Chels

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ProudArmyWifeD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Neither here nor there Posts: 2,688 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 43% Longevity: 31%	Yes, on our cruises for the formal nights DH has worn his dress blues. It is wonderful! __________________

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HisPITA Auntie to Jens Kids, Snooty O Wife to Settles Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kuwait Posts: 19,022 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (7) Activity: 95% Longevity: 21%	As long as he is wearing it right and all the protocols that go along with that, then I dont see a problem with it. __________________ She will be mine.

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SnowCrystal is blissfully happy... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: "In the land of the tumbling tumbleweed..." Posts: 15,499 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 85% Longevity: 41%	My sister and parents went on an Alaskan Cruise... BIL did not wear his blues or his Mess Dress. Suit and tie is enough. Tuxes are not necessary. We went on a Caribbean cruise, dh refused to wear his blues and was ok with a suit and tie. __________________ Emotion makes the world go round, but common sense keeps it from going too fast.

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10-13-2009, 11:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
villanelle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 420 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 52% Longevity: 4%	I've never been on a cruise, but it sounds like a great idea to me. If you don't want to buy a suit, by sister recently mentioned that on the cruise she's going on ,their are tuxes available for rent. You might consider that if your DH really doesn't want to wear the Blues.

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skittles MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,509 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 92% Longevity: 11%	this is one reason why I'll never do a cruise lol

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ProudArmyWifeD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Neither here nor there Posts: 2,688 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 43% Longevity: 31%	I agree, even on formal nights, black tie is not required. A suit will suffice. But if he enjoys wearing his dress blues, he can do so with pride. __________________

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LoveKiss Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die today Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,946 Blog Entries: 11 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 69% Longevity: 28%	I saw 2 guys in dress uniforms on our cruise for formal night. __________________ MSOS wifey love makes the world go round.